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Shaina Nestor

Regional Manager at Gibsons Restauramt Group

Shaina Nestor, Managing Partner with Gibsons Restaurant Group is an experienced hospitality leader who has managed famed institutions such as Tavern on The Green and The Russian Tea Room, along with many other New York institutions, rounding out her career with large corporations such as Darden. She finally landed with famed Gibsons, relocating to Chicago and falling in love with the city and its rich hospitality.

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Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza

Jennifer Huether MS

Master Sommelier & Dip WSET, Director of Education, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Nevada

Jesse Hiney

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